Burger Cook-off

So what do you do to inaugurate the condo’s new BBQ pitt? Break it in with a Burger cook-off! The weather seemed promising, so all of us pattied up our burgers with all sorts of spices and ingredients. If I … Continue reading →

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[Japan] Ezo Seafoods

Hokkaido is known for their seafood, and on our last night at Niseko, we decided to check out Ezo Seafoods. Every time we walked down that road, our heads would instinctively turn towards the restaurant. Maybe it’s the quaintness of … Continue reading →

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[Japan] Abucha First Restaurant

Phil and Michelle joined us on the second day in Hirafu, and since we were in Japan, we definitely should try as much as possible to go local. The first night was an exception with the Mexican just because it … Continue reading →

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[Japan] Grandpapa Niseko

How does hot fondue sound après-ski on a cold snowy winters night? Pretty damn good I’d say! Say hello to Grand Papa lodge restaurant in Hirafu. Grandpapa is one of the few lodges in Niseko still owned and operated by … Continue reading →

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[Japan] Niseko Shabu Shabu

Don’t want to eat out? Another option is to cater in! If you have a large group of friends, why not have a Shabu Shabu dinner at someone’s place. Concidently, Stef, Mai, Alexis and gang were in Niseko the same … Continue reading →

Last chance to win a Ben & Jerry’s bicycle

Such a dodo, before I went to India, i posted about the Ben & Jerry’s giveaway. Didn’t realise the comments were off. So… today is your last chance to win the specially commissioned Ben & Jerry’s retro-hip, pigeon bicycle!

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[Shanghai] Qiao Xiang Yuan 俏湘园

I met Andrew and Alvina for lunch one afternoon, and they took me to a hu nan (I hope I got it right) restaurant, walking distance from their office. 俏湘园 (qiào xiāng yuán) was a little restaurant with big flavours. … Continue reading →

[Shanghai] Xiao Long Bao 小笼包

You can’t go to Shanghai and not have Xiao Long Bao! Actually you can… Din Tai Fung is pretty damn good. Adrian suggested this hole in the wall place in the French concession. I can’t remember the name of the … Continue reading →

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[Shanghai] Mystery Meat

One evening I was walking the streets of Shanghai, and was trying to find some dinner. Nothing on the main stretch of road interests me, until I looked down a dark alley and saw a sign for some 小吃 restaurant. … Continue reading →

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[Shanghai] Streetside Guo Tie 锅贴

What I love most about travelling solo is wandering the streets alone and discovering new nooks and crannies away from the tourist crowd. This little place stood out because, while it was on the main shopping street on HuaiHai Lu, … Continue reading →

[Shanghai] Hot Pot King

Before I flew down to Shanghai, HS put me in touch with his friend Adrian living there who so graciously offered to take me out. Adrian’s friends were having a clothing line launch, and I was to meet him at … Continue reading →

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Hirafu Village, Niseko

Hirafu Village is where all the action is…accommodation, restaurants and night life. All locations are accessible via free shuttle buses and menus are in English and Japanese to cater for the influx of foreigners to the Niseko Resort Area. The … Continue reading →

Wild Bill’s Bar – Hirafu, Niseko

We stayed at Hirafu in Niseko, which is right smack in the centre of all the activities. Everything is within walking distance or short bus ride away. Most of the time, we would walk up to the ski school, lifts, … Continue reading →

[Japan] Dinner in Ginza, Tokyo

On our only night in Tokyo, we headed out to the Ginza district for our first Japanese meal. Kimmy’s colleague was kind enough to chaperone us that evening, and took us to a fantastic little Sashimi/Sushi bar. This sushi bar … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Diaries – Pang’s Kitchen

Want the best Cantonese cuisine in Happy Valley Hong Kong? Many will point you to Pang’s Kitchen on Yik Yam street. This hugely successful little restaurant is tucked away behind Happy Valley Racecourse, and is run by an ex hotel … Continue reading →

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Lolli lolli lollipop

Opening of Candylicious at Resorts World Singapore, Sentosa in September 2010. With 5000 kinds of sweets and chocolates to choose from it’s every kid’s candy dream and every parent’s nightmare! Imagine the sugar high after effects.

Thai Morning Gourmet at-Sunrice Academy

I was given a pair of vouchers for my birthday last year to attend a morning gourmet session at-Sunrice Academy Fort Canning, and hadn’t redeemed until recently. There were different cuisines to choose from on different dates. But the only … Continue reading →

Homemade Red Velvet Cake

Baked this cake some time in May, and shared the photos on Facebook. Lots of friends loved the photos, and I assure you it tasted as good as it looks. I’ve heard a lot about Red Velvet cake. But it … Continue reading →

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Horenso Salad with Gomae Dressing

One of my favourite salad is the Horenso Salad at Gyu Kaku, raw spinach leaves with sesame dressing. Eager to make the dressing at home, we went online to search for the ingredients and found out its pretty simple to … Continue reading →

Mrs Mac’s

Lookie what I found at ParknShop at Wanchai Hong Kong awhile back, Mrs Mac’s Pies!! I’m sure they are available in Singapore as well, just haven’t seen them yet. Mrs Mac’s is based in Perth and available at almost all … Continue reading →